Many people who live in rural areas — like much of southwest Virginia — may face elevated mental health challenges created by the COVID pandemic. One effort to address those challenges, and substance abuse disorders that can result, is set for next month. It’s a mental health first aid training course: two days on line…… Continue Reading
The State Supreme Court has scheduled two public hearings for later this week on the proposed redistricting of Virginia’s General Assembly and Congressional districts. Virginia Tech Professor and WFIR Political Analyst Bob Denton says Democrats are likely to fare better overall — largely a matter of population shifts in Virginia, with Democrats generally making up…… Continue Reading
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Hundreds of opponents of a natural gas pipeline rallied on Saturday in Virginia’s capital in advance of an upcoming key regulatory decision. The Virginia State Water Control Board is expected to vote Tuesday on whether to allow construction of portions of the Mountain Valley Pipeline in wetlands and across over 200…… Continue Reading
(news release) On Saturday, December 11, 2021, shortly after 3pm, deputies from the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office responded to Roman Drive, located in the Blacksburg area of the county. When deputies arrived, they located a male victim who had been stabbed. Blacksburg Rescue responded and attempted to resuscitate the victim, Robert Custer, but he died…… Continue Reading
A suspect has been taken into custody following a standoff this morning on Main Street in Southwest Roanoke between Kerns and Welton Avenues. 29-year-old Jared Ford is facing several charges including assault and battery. All roads are back open and there is no ongoing threat to the community The post Man arrested following standoff in…… Continue Reading
(Roanoke County, VA) -On Friday, December 10 just before midnight the Roanoke County Emergency Communications Center received a report of a shooting in the 800 block of Fenwick Drive. Officers with the Roanoke County Police responded and located two subjects with gunshot wounds. The injuries were non-life-threatening, and the subjects were transported to an area…… Continue Reading
(Roanoke County, VA) -On Friday, December 10 just before midnight the Roanoke County Emergency Communications Center received a report of a shooting in the 800 block of Fenwick Drive. Officers with the Roanoke County Police responded and located two subjects with gunshot wounds. The injuries were non-life-threatening, and the subjects were transported to an area…… Continue Reading
(Angels of Assisi release) Roanoke, VA – Come find your next best friend at the MEGA Pet Adoption Event and Holiday Extravaganza on Saturday, December 11th (today) , from 12 pm to 4 pm at the Berglund Center. Admission to the event and parking are free. There will also be adoption fee specials. This spectacular…… Continue Reading
Virginia didn’t have to extend its search for a new football coach beyond the Atlantic Coast Conference as the Cavaliers announced Friday they had tabbed longtime Clemson offensive coordinator Tony Elliott to fill their vacancy. Cavaliers athletic director Carla Williams announced Virginia was hiring Elliott, who will be introduced at a news conference next week. No…… Continue Reading
UPDATED NEWS RELEASE: The Roanoke County Fire Marshal’s Office reports that the fire that occurred on Lodi Lane this morning remains undetermined at this time due to the damage caused by the fire and structural instability. Damage estimates are $300,000.00. PREVIOUS: Roanoke County Emergency crews responded to a house fire this morning in the Bent Mountain area.…… Continue Reading